Name origin

don
of great size/importance; lord or master
elephant
large mammal native to India and Africa


Donphan artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 232
Type Ground
Species Armor Pokémon
Height 3′7″ (1.09m)
Weight 264.6 lbs (120.0 kg)
Abilities Sturdy
Sand Veil (Dream World)
Local № 196 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
166 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
201 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Donfan

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Defense
Catch rate 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 189
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Donphan stats

The base stats for Donphan are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 90
290 - 384
Attack 120
220 - 372
Defense 120
220 - 372
Sp. Atk 60
112 - 240
Sp. Def 60
112 - 240
Speed 50
94 - 218
Total 500

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house.
Silver
SoulSilver
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
Crystal Because this POKéMON’s skin is so tough, a normal attack won’t even leave a scratch on it.
Ruby DONPHAN’s favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this POKéMON can’t stop very easily.
Sapphire If DONPHAN were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the POKéMON helps clear rock and mud slides that block mountain trails.
Emerald A DONPHAN is so strong it can easily haul a dump truck. Its hide has toughened to a rock-hard state. An ordinary sort of attack won’t even leave a scratch.
FireRed The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take a long time to grow.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Black 2
White 2
It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Donphan learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Horn AttackNormalPhysical65100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
1 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
6 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
10 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
15 RolloutRockPhysical3090
19 MagnitudeGroundPhysical-100
24 SlamNormalPhysical8075
25 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
31 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
39 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
46 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
54 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090

Donphan learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Horn AttackNormalPhysical65100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
1 FlailNormalPhysical-100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
6 Rapid SpinNormalPhysical20100
10 Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
15 RolloutRockPhysical3090
19 MagnitudeGroundPhysical-100
24 SlamNormalPhysical8075
25 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
31 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
39 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
46 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
54 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090

Pre-evolution moves

Donphan can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
EndureNormalStatus--
CharmNormalStatus-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100

Donphan can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TackleNormalPhysical50100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus--
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
EndureNormalStatus--
CharmNormalStatus-100
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100

Egg moves

Donphan learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Donphan egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
FissureGroundPhysical--
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Ice ShardIcePhysical40100
Head SmashRockPhysical15080
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-100

Donphan learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Donphan egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
FissureGroundPhysical--
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Ice ShardIcePhysical40100
Head SmashRockPhysical15080

Move Tutor moves

Donphan can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Last ResortNormalPhysical140100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070
Stealth RockRockStatus--

Donphan can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12070

Moves learnt by HM

Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
84 Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Donphan sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Donphan normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Donphan normal sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Donphan shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Donphan shiny sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Donphan normal sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Donphan normal sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Donphan shiny sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Donphan shiny sprite

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Where to find Donphan

Gold
Silver
Route 28, Mt. Silver
Crystal Route 45
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 28, Mt. Silver

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Donphan questions